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State-to-State Guide

Moving from Illinois to Indiana

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Illinois to Indiana move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Illinois

Population12.8M
State Income Tax4.95%
Avg Home Price$270,000
Avg Rent$1,300/mo
Property Tax Rate2.27%
DESTINATION

Moving to Indiana

Population6.7M
State Income Tax3.15%
Avg Home Price$230,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate0.85%

Why Are People Moving from Illinois to Indiana?

The migration corridor between Illinois and Indiana is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Indiana average 30°F, compared to 28°F in Illinois.

Jobs & Industry: Indiana's key industries include Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, which attract professionals from Illinois's Finance and Manufacturing sectors.

Cities in Illinois

Other Major Cities

Aurora
Naperville
Rockford
Springfield

Cities in Indiana

Other Major Cities

Evansville
Fort Wayne
South Bend

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 214 miles between Illinois and Indiana:

Studio / 1 BR
$907
3–4 BR Home
$2,257

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

IllinoisIndiana Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Indiana driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Indiana within 60 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Indiana after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Indiana vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Indiana

  • Counties may levy additional local income taxes
  • Indiana is in two time zones—most observes Eastern
  • Vehicle excise tax is paid annually with registration

What's Different: Illinois vs Indiana

Taxes

Illinois Income Tax:4.95%
Indiana Income Tax:3.15%
Illinois Property Tax:2.27%
Indiana Property Tax:0.85%

Weather

Illinois Summer Avg:84°F
Indiana Summer Avg:84°F
Illinois Winter Avg:28°F
Indiana Winter Avg:30°F

Cost of Living

Illinois COL Index:97
Indiana COL Index:90
Illinois Avg Home Price:$270,000
Indiana Avg Home Price:$230,000
Illinois Avg Rent:$1,300/mo
Indiana Avg Rent:$1,050/mo

Ready to make the move to Indiana?

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